Remote GIS Team Lead

Summary

Join our team as a NatCat Operations Team Lead in Australia, overseeing flood-related projects and leading a small team. You will collaborate across multiple time zones, working within the Asia Pacific time zone.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in a related field, such as Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Geoinformatics or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in remote sensing and GIS
• Proven experience in managing operational projects. Within the NatCat domain is a plus
• Previous experience in leading a team
• Fundamental understanding of disaster analysis and management
• Expertise in advanced GIS techniques, GIS data analysis and solid understanding of various remote sensing technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and lead initiatives independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in statistics, database software and programming is a plus

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in live operations, conducting real-time NatCat analysis and delivery activities
• Perform comprehensive analyses of flood events and other natural catastrophes using remote sensing and GIS technologies
• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of data and reports through stringent quality control procedures
• Respond swiftly and efficiently to crisis or emergency situations, minimizing disruption to team operations
• Supervise and mentor a small team of analysts, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Assist with the hiring processes, onboarding new team members, and supporting their professional development
• Set clear priorities, allocate resources, and establish project timelines to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Monitor team performance, track progress, and ensure alignment with established goals
• Serve as the primary decision-maker, offering direction and clarity when challenges or uncertainties arise
• Oversee daily operations related to NatCat products, ensuring timely and effective delivery of products and services
• Identify resource needs and process gaps, and work closely with the Solutions Delivery Manager to implement improvements
• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders, outsourcing teams, and occasionally clients, providing clear and concise updates and reports
• Ensure all operations align with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and other performance metrics

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (ie Auntie, language learning, coaching, budget for additional work equipment for home, charity activity)